What to do

There is always something happening in Montisi, our very lively village. You may be lucky enough to be here during one of our festivals or you may just enjoy want to enjoy some of our local activities. Don’t forget to check Events for all the latest information.

The Pro Loco Giostra di Simone is delighted to announce a number of the events scheduled during the week of the Giostra: - Montisi "En Plein Air", an amateur competition of painting around the village of Montisi. - Concert by KINNARA, the official cover band of...

While you are in or near Montisi, why not enjoy a cooking class with Alessandro? Tuscan chef Alessandro Piccinini offers a number of options including cooking classes and dinner delivery to your Villa or apartment upon arrival. He can also prepare delicious catered...

The Giostra di Simone takes place in Montisi to celebrate the Madonna delle Nevi, the patron saint of Montisi. It is the premier festival in the village and is held every year on the Sunday closest to the 5th August. For the actual day itself the four districts or...

Antonella Piredda lives here in Montisi and can show you the real Tuscany. Town and Countryside tours As a licensed tour guide for Siena, San Gimignano, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Pienza, Cortona, she will devise an itinerary to match your interests. Antonella will...

Do you love the idea of wine tours and tastings? For those who love their wine the choices are endless. Close to Montisi, on the way to Trequanda is Fattoria Le Colle, a lovely winery owned by Donatella Cinelli Columbini. Here you can taste both Chianti and Val...

Liz Cochrane is a delightful English woman and has been living in Montisi for many years. She is a great painter and gives painting lessons in and around Montisi. Lessons are mainly in watercolour but feel free to enquire about sketching and about oils. Liz also has a...

Take a walking tour of our beautiful village of Montisi and enjoy learning a little about the major buildings and monuments. You won't find famous works of art or outstanding architecture but you will gain an understanding and appreciation of a typical small hill town...

There are lots of truffles around the Montisi area and our neighbour San Giovanni d'Asso hosts a wonderful truffle festival in November each year. Here in Montisi, you can go truffle hunting throughout the year and hunt for black truffles in the summer months and...

Montisi is the centre for the world renowned Piccola Accademia School of Music for the harpsichord. Every year concerts by both students and visiting professors are held in the churches of Montisi and around. For further information see Events or...

Another major event in the social calendar for Montisi is our festival celebrating the Extra Virgin Olive oil harvest at the end of October/beginning of November. Each contrada or district will be cooking a series of fantastic lunches and dinners based around the...

Hot air balloon rides in Tuscany offer an unforgettable adventure in the skies over this stunning part of Italy. Ballooning in Tuscany has been taking you up, up and away on spectacular balloon rides in Tuscany for almost 30 years. Relax and float as the wind takes...